Description:

Founded in 1993, Women for Women International (WfWI) is dedicated to providing women survivors of war with the tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency, thereby promoting viable civil societies. WfWI currently works in eight countries: Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Rwanda and Sudan. During the last 18 years, WfWI has transformed the lives of more than 315,000 socially-excluded women and distributed over $100 million in direct aid and microcredit loans, benefiting more than 1.7 million family and community members in the process. In 2010, over 80,104 women in all eight countries received program services, with more than 46,363 sponsors from 88 countries across the world. WfWI has over 600 employees worldwide, and each of our country offices are fully staffed by women and men from the local community.

Women for Women Internationals Washington office seeks 2 Policy and External Relations interns for a minimum of 12 weeks, preferred start date immediate.

Project Description:
The Policy and External Relations Interns will support research, policy, advocacy and communications processes, reporting to the Senior Policy Analyst and External Relations Officer in the Executive Department. This is an excellent opportunity for graduate or senior-level undergraduate students looking to obtain experience in these arenas. We have two, unpaid, full-time internships available during the summer session and prefer candidates that can commit to a two semester internship. Academic credit is available for this internship experience.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assisting Policy Analyst with research and analysis such as legislative tracking and review/synthesis of relevant articles, surveys and reports
2. Researching and reporting on various outreach and media opportunities
3. Editing, proofreading and assisting with departmental reports, website content and publications as needed
4. Helping research and draft outlines and drafts of relevant articles, talking points, policy briefs and other written materials that promote WfWI programs and recommendations to external audiences.
5. Occasional administrative updates of database information and other tracking processes
6. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:
1. Exceptional attention to detail
2. Exceptional writing skills for a variety of different audiences
3. Strong research/analytical skills with an ability to synthesize depth of content into concise summary
4. Ability to balance multiple deadlines and complete tasks assigned on short but reasonable notice.
5. Ability to work independently, to take initiative, and exercise reasonable judgment.
6. A commitment to Women for Women Internationals mission and vision.
7. Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
8. Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
9. Interest/familiarity in issues related to gender and development, U.S. and international policy/process, and/or communications

Compensation:
Internships available at Women for Women International (WfWi) are currently unpaid positions. Academic credit is available for this internship experience.

Paid Internship Info:

Unpaid

Hours:

Varies

Length/Availability:

Varies

Start Date:

08/15/2011

End Date:

, 10/20/2011

Tags:

Policy  External  Relations  Communications  Women's  Rights 

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